21 jobs found in Fakenham

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client based in Soham who are recruiting for an Accounts Assistant on a full-time basis on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is an office-based role, and you will need to have experience in a similar position. Typical duties include: • Supporting both the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions • Processing purchase invoices and preparing supplier payments • Raising sales invoices and monitoring customer accounts • Allocating incoming payments and reconciling customer and supplier accounts • Resolving invoice queries and discrepancies in a timely manner • Assisting with credit control activities and chasing outstanding payments • Completing bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records • Supporting with month end processes and reporting requirements • Maintaining the accounting system and ensuring data is accurate and up to date • Providing general administrative support to the finance team where...

Assistant Accountant | 6-Month Contract | Immediate Start Location: Near Huntingdon Duration: 6-Month Contract Hours: 40 Hours per Week Working Arrangement: Fully Site-Based Start Date: ASAP Our client, a successful and growing manufacturing organisation, is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their finance team on a 6-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated finance professional to gain exposure to a varied accounting role within an international business environment. Working closely with the wider finance team, you'll play a key role in supporting day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and helping to maintain efficient financial processes across multiple business entities. Key Responsibilities Managing accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, reconciliations, credit notes and credit control. Processing purchase ledger invoices, employee expenses and company credit card transactions....

A leading defence organisation are seeking a commercially sharp Contracts Manager to join a team working at the forefront of Electronic Warfare and defence innovation. Role: Contracts Manager Duration: 6 month contract Pay: Up to £88.50 p/hr (Inside IR35) Location: Lincoln or Luton (2 days)You'll lead complex negotiations, drive bid strategy, and manage contract risk across UK and international programmes, all within a fast-moving, high-stakes environment. Key Responsibilities: Leading commercial strategy and contract management across multiple programmes Drafting, negotiating, and managing complex contract terms & conditions Supporting and leading on bid and proposal activities, including pricing strategy Managing commercial risk, change control, and contract performance Producing clear, concise commercial documentation and correspondence Collaborating with Procurement to ensure effective flow-down of terms Building strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and...

Payroll Officer Salary: Competitive + Benefits Location: Hybrid/Flexible Working Available Job Type: Full Time, Permanent We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll Officer to join a busy payroll function supporting a large, multi-site workforce of approximately 15,000 employees. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to develop their career within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Working as part of a professional payroll team, you will play a key role in supporting the end-to-end payroll process through an outsourced payroll solution, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with all relevant legislation and internal controls. Key Responsibilities Process employee starters and leavers accurately and efficiently. Validate payroll output from time and attendance systems, resolving exceptions and managing approval processes. Calculate and process statutory payments including...

Payroll Administrator £28,000 - £35,000 6-month FTC Are you an aspiring payroll a professional looking to provide additional support to the payroll team due to a busy period. Portfolio Payroll are proud to be exclusively representing a client who are a big player within the healthcare field. Job Overview You will be a key part of the payroll team assisting with the following. Day to Day Responsibilities: Processing in house monthly payrolls from start to finish Deal with various pay queries across the business Assist with various payroll projects Essential Skills and Competencies: Experience with in house payroll High level of computer literacy (MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) Payroll legislation knowledge High level of organisational ability; ability to work to tight deadlines and targets Good communication and customer service skills VLOOKUP/Pivot Tables Desirable Skills and Competencies: Experience working in a busy payroll department A fundamental...

Financial Accounting Analyst – Immingham – Up to £38,600 Are you a detail-driven finance professional looking to take the next step in your career? Chase & Holland are thrilled to be supporting a well-established and growing international organisation, where the right candidate will contribute their expertise in providing high-impact financial operations in a dynamic and supportive environment. This role is for an initial 12 month contract.   This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a collaborative Financial Accounting team, working at the heart of a business that plays a key role in the UK’s energy landscape. Why Apply: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Hybrid working and flexible start/finish times Option to condense hours to have every other Friday off Be part of a respected and expanding organisation Gain exposure to a broad range of accounting activities and projects Opportunity to develop your technical skillsRole Summary As an Analyst within...

RECfinancial are exclusively recruiting on behalf of a well-established construction business in Leicestershire, who are seeking to appoint an Finance Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis. This would be a Temporary to Permanent position working Monday - Friday office based.  A unique opportunity to become available to be part of a pro-active and forward thinking business that values progression and development. Working closely with the Accounts Manager, you will benefit from hands-on guidance, while gaining valuable experience within a busy finance function.  Commutable from Leicester, Market Harborough, Kibworth, Great Glen, Leicestershire and North Warwickshire. Main role of Finance Assistant  The main purpose of this role is to look after the transactional side of accounting, including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, bank reconciliation and weekly reporting. The successful applicant will be undertaking various Financial tasks with an analytical...

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Business Rates Officer to join a busy Revenues team within a local authority environment. You will play a key role in the administration, billing, collection and recovery of Non-Domestic Rates (NNDR), ensuring accuracy, compliance with legislation, and maximising income collection for the Council. 📌 Key Responsibilities * Administer the billing, collection and recovery of Business Rates * Maintain and update Business Rates records to ensure accurate billing and collection * Open, close and amend Business Rates accounts * Process payments and set up Direct Debits * Apply reliefs, exemptions and discounts in line with legislation * Review, check and authorise refunds and adjustments * Maintain and update rating lists and property records * Trace absconded debtors and take appropriate recovery action * Determine and implement the most appropriate recovery action for outstanding debts * Deliver a high...

Management Accountant / Finance Manager - 7 month FTC - Northampton - to £55,000 per annum Our client, a well-respected and established not for profit organisation within Northamptonshire are seeking an experienced Management Accountant to support them over the next 7 months during a period of transition. As the Management Accountant, you will be working closely with the Finance Director where your responsibilities will include: * The timely production of accurate management reports, including the statutory and monthly management accounts * Managing members of the finance team * Overseeing the payable and receivable ledgers * Assisting year end close down processes and production of year end group accounts * Maintaining and reconciling balance sheet items It is essential that you have held a similar role previously and experienced in supervising a small finance team. If you have previously worked within the Education Sector this would also be an advantage. Onsite...

Interim Project Accountant Leicester £300 a day (inside IR35) 3 - 6 months SF Partners are delighted to be partnering with a leading organisation to recruit a Project Accountant on an interim basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing Commercial Finance team supporting a large multi-site operation. The role will focus on providing financial oversight, governance, and commercial support around CAPEX and property-related spend. Working closely with operational and property teams, you will monitor repairs, maintenance, and capital investment activity, while delivering monthly reporting and insight to senior leadership. This opportunity is ideally suited to a newly qualified accountant with strong business partnering skills and CAPEX experience, looking to join a fast-paced, high-performing environment. Key Responsibilities Business Partnering: - Act as the primary finance contact for monitoring actual spend against forecasts across multiple operational...

Group Tax Manager (6-Month Contract) Location: Luton (2 days working from home) Rate: £550 per day (Umbrella) Contract Length: 6 months What we're looking for We are seeking an experienced Group Tax Manager to join a UK-listed organisation on an initial 6-month contract. This is a senior role within the Group Tax function, supporting the delivery of corporate and international tax strategy while ensuring compliance across a complex, multi-jurisdictional environment. You will act as a key advisor to senior finance stakeholders, helping shape strategic decisions, manage tax risk, and optimise the Group's overall tax position, while maintaining strong governance and regulatory compliance. Day-to-day responsibilities Support and implement the Group's tax strategy in line with business objectives Lead on international tax planning, including cross-border transactions and structuring Provide commercially focused tax advice to senior stakeholders Oversee Group-wide corporation tax...

Contracts Manager Luton OR Lincoln 6-Month Contract Paying up to £60p/h (Inside IR35) Please note that due to the nature of the work you'll need to hold a high level of UK security clearance Key Responsibilities Provide strategic and tactical oversight to a number of contracts and bid activities. Drafting, negotiating and administration of complex terms and conditions of contract, working with procurement counterparts to ensure appropriate flow through with subcontractors. Produce, document, and brief [obtaining any necessary approvals] clear and informed commercial strategies to leverage the best possible outcomes. Produce accurate and compliant customer pricing by applying the appropriate pricing strategy and model to cost estimates. Take the lead in producing clear and concise correspondence, obtaining stakeholder input as and when required. Draft and review agreements such as Non-Disclosure Agreements, Software Licensing Agreements and Memorandums of Understanding and...

We have a great opportunity for an experience Procurement Officer to work for Leicestershire Police out of their headquarters in Enderby, Leicestershire. This is a temporary ongoing role working Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Job Role/Purpose: To provide professional procurement advice and guidance to Leicestershire Police on appropriate procurement procedures and contract management, and to lead the delivery of compliant end‑to‑end tender processes. The post holder will run competitive procurements from initial specification through to contract award, including writing and quality‑assuring specifications, advertising contract opportunities, managing and evaluating tenders, and preparing procurement recommendations and contractual documentation. The role also involves placing contracts, managing contracts and supplier performance, resolving contractual issues or disputes, and maintaining and managing electronic procurement systems to ensure transparent, efficient, and legally...

Senior Accountant Certain Advantage are hiring for a Senior Accountant based in Daventry. This role is on an initial 6-month contract basis and is required to be onsite 2 days a week. Summary: You will be responsible for carrying out highly specialised accounting duties to maintain the department’s general ledger. This role also involves conducting detailed financial analysis of the department’s chart of accounts and financial statements, including identifying and evaluating unusual variances. Your responsibilities: Analyses, records and reports accounting transactions in a timely manner. Prepares general ledger entries and account reconciliations. Prepares balance sheet and profit and loss statements, consolidated financial statements, and other accounting schedules and reports. Responds to inquiries received from management, internal and external auditors, Sarbanes-Oxley audit group and others regarding financial results, special reporting requests, etc. Review...

Senior Asset Controller We are seeking a Senior Asset Controller to join a global infrastructure investment fund, focused on renewable energy assets. This role sits between asset management and investment teams, with responsibility for independently reviewing investment cases prior to Investment Committee approval. The successful candidate will combine strong financial and commercial analysis skills with a practical understanding of renewable asset operations and performance. Key Responsibilities:  Review and challenge investment proposals, financial models and underwriting assumptions. Assess operational, commercial and technical risks across renewable energy assets. Evaluate revenue forecasts, O&M strategies, yield assumptions and downside sensitivities. Identify gaps and unmitigated risks ahead of Investment Committee review. Work closely with investment, technical and commercial stakeholders across the transaction process. Candidate Profile:  7–10 years’ experience...

Credit Controller – French Speaking Location: Gravesend Kent (minimum 3 days per week on-site) Contract: 4-Month Inital Contract  Pay Rate: £15.00 – £20.00 per hour (PAYE, depending on experience) We are working on behalf of a well-established, international organisation to recruit an experienced French-speaking Credit Controller for a 4-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced, commercially driven environment, supporting European operations with a focus on French accounts. Key Responsibilities Manage the end-to-end credit control function for French accounts Chase outstanding invoices via phone and email Maintain low levels of aged debt in line with internal processes Investigate and resolve invoice and payment queries Liaise with internal teams including Customer Services and Sales Review and release credit-referred orders Produce weekly and monthly reports Maintain accurate customer master data Issue system-generated communications and...

Company Accountant (AAT Qualified) – Contract (Potential to Go Permanent) Location: Chesterfield Salary: £32,000–£45,000 Hours: Mon–Thurs 8:30am–4:30pm | Fri 8:30am–1:00pm Start Date: Must be available to start ASAP Francesca’s Recruitment Ltd is recruiting on behalf of a small, friendly manufacturing business in Chesterfield. This hands‑on Company Accountant role is ideal for someone with up to five years’ experience who enjoys variety, takes pride in accuracy, and thrives in a close‑knit team where everyone supports each other. This is a contract role with the potential to become permanent, offering stability, autonomy, and a genuinely welcoming working environment. The Opportunity You’ll take ownership of day‑to‑day financial operations across multiple small businesses within the group. This is a practical, processing‑focused role with plenty of variety — from reconciliations and VAT to import/export routines and supporting a systems transition. Because this is a small...

INTERIM GROUP ACCOUNTANT – 3 to 6 months Euston – London Day rate range £300 to £400 per day T2M Resourcing are recruiting an Interim Group Accountant role for a leading software services company. This assignment is INSIDE IR35 and will be for c3-6 months (it is possible that the successful candidate could be offered a permanent position). This hybrid role (3 days in the office / 2 days flexible) is within easy walking distance of London Euston and Kings Cross railway stations! The role requires a technically strong qualified accountant with prior experience of working as a Group Accountant or auditing group companies. We need a candidate who can start quickly as the company year end is 30th June with an external audit process to follow. What will you be doing? The Group Accountant reports to the Group Financial Controller and manages a small team of part qualified staff. The company use Xero accountancy software and make extensive use of Excel. Your responsibilities will include:...

Your new company You will be working for a UK-based private bank that specialises in wealth management services for high net-worth individuals. This role will be a 12-month maternity cover looking to start in January 2026. Your new role Oversee the AP activities - All Payment made to suppliers/employees, recharges, weekly Creditor and COUPA posting review, COUPA champion and Requester for Finance Month-end tasks in relation to costs- reconciliation of Suspense Account, G&A accruals, prepayments, reporting cost v budget to Budget holders Responsible for the Fixed Asset Register for Intangibles and Tangibles Validator in SAP and ME Application Prepare and review Daily Sap controls Support the wider business with BudgetsWhat you'll need to succeed You will be a fully qualified accountant with strong experience in cost accounting. You will have ideally worked within banking or wider financial services and enjoy working within a very collaborative environment. What you'll get in...

This Financial Control role in the Financial Services industry offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced Banking & Financial Services department in London. The position requires a detail-oriented professional to oversee financial processes and reporting while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Client Details The employer is a respected organisation within the Investment Management industry, known for its strong presence in Banking & Financial Services. As a medium-sized firm, they focus on delivering exceptional service and maintaining high standards of financial management. Description Manage financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations. Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis activities. Ensure internal controls are effectively implemented and maintained. Collaborate with stakeholders to provide financial insights and recommendations. Prepare detailed financial statements and management...